champion the wonder horse

[davedineley]

settle an arguement. what colour was champion the wonder horse

[Ethel]

Chestnut with a white flash


http://www.geneautry.com/geneautry/champion/im ages/photos/champ2.jpg

[Mikeyd2]

Here's a colour shot ....

http://www.whirligig-tv.co.uk/tv/children/west erns/champion.htm

[Ric.ror]

It was black or white on my telly

[Clanad]

Actually, since Gene Autry's career spanned nearly 4 decades, there were a number of "Champions". The one that most are familiar with is the "T.V" Champion of the early 50's or so. I had the thrill, as a very young boy, of seeing Gene Autry ride this Champion into a darkened arena at the Denver Stock Show in 1952. A single spot light focused on them. This horse was a flaxen chestnut (rarely seen) with whitened mane and tail. Gene Autry's saddle and bridle were silver adorned with long, flowing tapaderos and it was quite a sight... Scroll towards the bottom of this site for a picture...
http://www.b-westerns.com/hoss-ga.htm